Vaginal Misoprostol for Cervical Ripening in Term Pregnancy

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Title:	Vaginal Misoprostol for Cervical Ripening in Term Pregnancy
Author:	Weaver, Sally P.; Cook, Jessica; Nashelsky, Joan
Keywords:	fetal heart rate uterine rupture uterine hyperstimulation
Date:	2006-02
Publisher:	Family Physicians Inquiries Network
Citation:	American Family Physician, 73(3) 2006.
Abstract:	Low-dose (25 mcg) intravaginal misoprostol appears to be safe and effective for cervical ripening in term pregnancy for patients without a history of cesarean section. Compared with other cervical ripening methods, misoprostol has an increased rate of vaginal delivery within 24 hours without significant differences in cesarean section rates or fetal outcomes. (Strength of recommendation: B, systematic review of randomized controlled trials)
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10355/3972